Traffic Signal To Be Installed at Route 113 Intersection In Berlin

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BERLIN– Installation of a stoplight at the intersection of Route 113 and South Main Street is expected to begin next month.Sen. Mary Beth Carozza confirmed Friday that Maryland State Highway Ad......

One Step Closer to a Maryland State Record

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-frtAX4BECheck out the Daily Catch at Sunset Marina!The crew of the RoShamBo with Captain Willie Zimmerman are one step closer to claiming the NEW Maryland State Reco......

First OC AdventureFest This Weekend

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OCEAN CITY – Organizers of a new festival say they are hoping to replace the unsanctioned pop-up car rally with a weekend of fun and support for military and law enforcement organizations.This w......

Things I Like – September 23, 2022

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Watching football with friendsSmores on a bonfireClebe McClary’s storyEmotional post game speechesMy son’s love for ringing our church bellA pool still warm in late SeptemberThe Handmaid&#......

No Need To Tighten Fenwick Parking

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At the height of the summer season, it could be argued parking is tight in Fenwick Island. This is not unlike most beachfront communities. The problems, though, do not require a massive change to par......

Obituaries – September 23, 2022

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Linda StrawleyOCEAN CITY — Linda, “TuTu,” Strawley, of Lahaina, peacefully departed in the comfort of her home on Sept. 2, 2022.Linda was born on Feb. 22, 1945 and lived with her fam......

Worcester Boys Rout Salisbury Christian

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer team cruised past host Salisbury Christian, 6-0, on Monday to improve to 3-0-1 on the season.The Mallards opened the season last week with an ......

Youth Film Festival Announced For Berlin

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BERLIN – The annual Wild and Scenic Film Fest is expanding this year to include the region’s youth.The Assateague Coastal Trust (ACT), the Coast Kids program and Assateague Coastkeeper wil......

Voices From The Readers – September 23, 2022

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Reasons To Vote Against Question AEditor:I am opposed to the use of public funds to build and operate the Worcester County Sports Complex. From its inception, I have seen flaws in the way th......

16th Annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament Held

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The First State Detachment of the Marine Corps League held its 16th annual Frank Conlon Memorial Golf Tournament at Ocean City Golf Club this summer to raise money for the Semper Fi & America̵......

Bicycle Event Prompts EMS Concerns

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SNOW HILL– Concerns about the cost of the Sea Gull Century have prompted county officials to begin exploring a special event permit process.The Worcester County Commissioners this week agreed to......

Thoughts From The Publisher’s Desk – September 23, 2022

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It’s natural for there to be logistical concerns about next weekend’s first-ever Oceans Calling Festival. It’s certainly one of the largest special events Ocean City has ever hosted......

84-Bed Seasonal Housing Project Approved In OC

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OCEAN CITY — The goal of achieving more affordable workforce housing in town inched closer to reality this week when resort planners signed off on a proposed boarding house for 84 seasonal worke......

Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Hosted Crab Feast

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The Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club hosted a crab feast at Hooper’s Crab House on Sept. 11. Pictured at the event are George Mess and Margaret Alcott. The post Ocean City-Berlin Optimist Club Ho......

Police Accountability Board Convenes

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SNOW HILL – Members of the new Worcester County Police Accountability Board stressed their commitment to fairness at their inaugural meeting last week.Last Thursday, the board—mandated by ......

American Legion Post 166 Awarded

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American Legion Post 166 received five awards during the American Legion’s Department of Maryland State Convention. Post Adjutant John Bussard, left, and Post Commander Tom Wengert are pictured ......

County Extends Potential Sports Complex Land Buy Contract

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SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Commissioners agreed this week to extend the settlement date for the purchase of 95 acres for a sports complex.The commissioners voted 4-3 on Tuesday to extend t......

Worcester County Garden Club Learned About Sustainable Farming

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The Worcester County Garden Club recently learned about small-scale sustainable farming from Jeanne Vander Clute, owner and operator of Splendid Earth Farm in Berlin. Vander Clute, right, is pictured ......

Path Improvement Workshops Set

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OCEAN CITY – A series of workshops on proposed bike path improvements will be held in October.In last week’s meeting of the Ocean City Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, City Engin......

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann – September 23, 2022

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The Coast Guard Tower at the Inlet is one of just a few still standing in the United States today. A unique piece of Ocean City’s history, plans for it began in 1938 after the Coast Guard lease......

Kara’s Garden Donates to TidalHealth Foundation

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Kara’s Garden, a produce stand in Crisfield, donates its proceeds each year to the TidalHealth Foundation for cancer care in memory of Kara Tawes Evans. Craig Tawes, second from left, and his wi......

Things To Do Around Town – September 23, 2022

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Every Sunday: Berlin Farmers Market From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., several streets will be closed to allow producers to display their goods. Live music from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Every Monday: TOPS Meeting 5-6:3......

Mallards Tie Salisbury Christian, Record Now 2-1-1

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity soccer team has had an up and down start to the season, including a 3-3 tie with Salisbury Christian on the road on Monday.After an opening season l......

Atlantic General Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer

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BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital and Health System officials have announced that Mandy Bounds, DNP, MSN, RN, CPQH, CCRN, will join the organization Oct. 31 to serve as the new chief nursing o......

Board Approves Feasibility Study For School Replacement

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SALISBURY – A feasibility study recommending the replacement of an elementary school will advance to the state board of education with the support of school system leaders.Last week, the Wicomic......

Kiwanis Club Hosts Worcester County Humane Society Speakers

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The Worcester County Humane Society’s Kerry Cettei and Heather Melson were guest speakers at a recent meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines-Ocean City. Cettei, left, and Melson, rig......

Resort Officials Address Grease Container Issues

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OCEAN CITY – Recent complaints about leaking or overflowing kitchen grease containers around the resort was the subject of an informal discussion during a Mayor and Council meeting this month.Ne......

The Adventures Of Fatherhood – September 23, 2022

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A positive COVID test brought our boy home from boarding school last weekend.Rather than quarantine at school in a designated isolation area for five days, Beckett, 14, wanted to come home and “......

What’s Your Sign? – September 23, 2022

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19): The change that you’d hoped for is down the line. But, you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in ch......

Cops & Courts – September 23, 2022

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Assault, Malicious DestructionOCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested last weekend after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and then trying to kick in the door to their motel room.Around 4......

Assault, Abuse Charges For Uptown Incident

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OCEAN CITY – A West Virginia man was arrested on first-degree assault and child abuse charges last weekend after allegedly choking and hitting his daughter outside an uptown hotel in front of wi......

Discussions On Fenwick Parking Ratios Continue

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FENWICK ISLAND – Discussions on parking ratios and commercial development highlighted a public hearing this week on proposed off-street parking amendments.On Monday, Fenwick Island residents and......

Seahawks Suffer First Loss to Kent Island

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BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team suffered its first loss on the young season last week, falling to Kent Island, 31-14, on the road.Decatur played the Buccaneers close for a while......

Mixed-Use Retail, Seasonal Housing Project Approved

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OCEAN CITY – Satisfied it meets the various code requirements including parking and a lighting plan, for example, resort planners this week approved a site plan for the redevelopment of an uptow......

Beauty Spot Award Winners Lauded

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OCEAN CITY – The Mayor and Council on Monday doled out the Beautification Committee’s annual Beauty Spot awards to various deserving residents and property owners.Each year, the Ocean Cit......